Flintlock vs. Matchlock

Flintlock vs. Matchlock — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Flintlock and Matchlock

Flintlocknoun

An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

Matchlocknoun

Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.

Flintlocknoun

a muzzle loader having a flintlock type of gunlock

Matchlocknoun

The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

Flintlocknoun

a gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge

Matchlocknoun

an early style of musket; had a slow burning wick that could be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge

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